Mpanitas

7730 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

African

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mpanitas five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Mpanitas is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV has small shed with 3 white reach in freezers with frozen empanadas and 1 reach in cooler with drinks and other food items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: MFDV has small shed with 3 white reach in freezers with frozen empanadas and 1 reach in cooler with drinks and other food items. **Admin Complaint**

51-22-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over hot dogs in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV has small shed with 3 white reach in freezers with frozen empanadas and 1 reach in cooler with drinks and other food items.

51-22-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

22-02-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV has 2 flat tires.

51-36-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.

22-08-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

36-22-4

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mayo cilantro sauce in reach in cooler .

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice dispenser.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mpanitas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mpanitas on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mpanitas?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mpanitas.

How does Mpanitas compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mpanitas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mpanitas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mpanitas have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mpanitas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mpanitas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mpanitas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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